Chapter 65: Eris, I’ve Already Taken Shirakawa’s Shape!

Late night.

The Eris Church was quiet. The nuns had already gone to rest.

Although she was a former follower of the Eris Church, this was the first time Darkness had visited it this late.

The most critical part—

She glanced at Shirakawa beside her, taking deep breaths in an attempt to calm her nerves. But her gaze soon landed on the highest point of the church—

The divine statue bathed in moonlight looked especially holy.

"Are we really doing this here?!"

Her first time with Shirakawa, someone she'd only known for a single day. Just these two facts were enough to send her heart into a frenzy.

Not to mention...

She had recently betrayed her family's faith and became a Chosen of the Church of Pleasure.

And now, her first time was about to take place inside Eris's own church!

What kind of depraved behavior was this?

"Eris-sama, I'm sorry. I've already taken Shirakawa-sama's shape. Please forgive the blasphemy of this former follower. If there's a next life..."

"I hope to personally atone to you."

Gazing at the statue of the goddess who had once looked down on her with love, Darkness's cheeks were already flushed. Finally, she turned her eyes to the calm figure beside her.

She couldn't wait any longer.

Breathing heavily, she felt that once she experienced this kind of depravity, she could never go back. Turning to the still-passive Shirakawa, she asked:

"So... what are you going to do to me?"

"No matter what, I won't disgrace myself in front of my former goddess. Even if you take my body, my heart, and even my faith..."

"Eris-sama will always be the most respected goddess in my past!"

Why do I feel like the villain here?

Hearing Darkness's declaration of righteousness, Shirakawa couldn't help but feel a little conflicted. But hey, he was a proper god.

At this point...

He looked at the statue of Eris in the distance. No way a goddess was keeping constant watch over every inch of the church.

Besides, if he remembered correctly, Eris was probably running around frantically cleaning up Aqua's messes and recovering all those game-breaking artifacts.

"..."

"Um, Shirakawa-kun... so what now?"

While Shirakawa was spacing out, Darkness—unable to suppress her longing—asked him eagerly.

Doing this kind of thing with her current god, in the place of her former god...

She was practically asking for it.

If Shirakawa didn't respond now, she'd probably categorize him as:

A pervert with lustful thoughts but no guts.

"Lift your skirt."

To satisfy Darkness's desire to be dominated, Shirakawa, sitting in the back pew of the church, calmly gave the order as he looked her over.

The white moonlight offered decent visibility.

Watching the girl shyly lift her skirt—her regular training had left no extra flesh on her legs. In fact, the lines were beautifully defined.

Her fair, smooth skin...

Shivered slightly, probably from his focused gaze.

And then came into view—pink panties.

"Don't look at me."

"Look at your former goddess instead."

Given her unique preferences, Shirakawa didn't mind spicing things up a little. And as for removing her final defense, he was quite experienced.

"So it's finally come to this!"

Recalling the tenets of the Church of Pleasure, Darkness took a deep breath, bracing herself as she gripped the back of the pew in front.

She tilted up her flawless face, eyes locking on the divine statue far ahead.

Axel's nights were slightly chilly. A breeze passed by, and her flushed cheeks were practically dripping.

Unable to think of any better metaphors, and with Shirakawa not making her wait—

The holy sword was summoned.

A duel challenge was issued to the Crusader.

"Shirakawa-sama, even if you're the god of pleasure, I am a holy Crusader with unshakable will."

"I will not lose to you no matter what!"

Feeling the power radiating from Shirakawa's divine sword, Darkness gritted her teeth, still insisting defiantly.

"This is a battle between adventurers. You absolutely cannot defeat me!"

Such a declaration of righteousness—

Even got Shirakawa's blood pumping a little. But facing Darkness, his tone grew more serious, though a faint smile played on his lips.

"Lalatina, you've got it backward."

"You're the challenger here!"

As a Crusader, even before becoming an adventurer, Darkness had trained endlessly—strength, endurance, resistance...

But—

She never imagined that her prized defense would be this fragile before Shirakawa.

No wonder he could instantly kill Demon King generals and was known as Axel's strongest adventurer.

He didn't hold back just because they were on the same team.

She even felt as if Eris's statue were watching, stirring up a flurry of emotions in her chest.

In the end, the unwavering path of a knight fueled Darkness to keep going.

"I won't give up..."

"Good."

Facing a masochistic and stubborn female knight, Shirakawa had no intention of going easy. A battle like this needed a clear winner.

And the winner—

Could only be him.

With the max [Stamina] from his Exorcist class, he took complete control of the fierce fight.

Integrating the Busujima-style sword techniques he learned from Saeko into his holy sword skills, he easily overwhelmed the novice-stage Darkness.

More than enough!

Even under the gaze of her former goddess, the physically exhausted Darkness could only clench her teeth and endure.

Her skirt had already fallen to the floor.

"Can I win...?"

"No... I can't win at all!"

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Current dimensional chat group members online: 10.

Limited-time daily check-in is now available. Would you like to sign in?

"Yes."

Originally, Shirakawa thought Darkness would be more oppressive, being a muscular Crusader. But in reality, she didn't even come close to the pressure of the Apocalypse world.

Her defense wasn't particularly refined, and she hadn't learned any offensive skills. Darkness was completely passive the entire time.

As the clock struck midnight—

The daily check-in reminder from the Dimensional Chat Group finally made Shirakawa stop fighting. Even though there wasn't anything particularly scheduled for tomorrow...

He couldn't possibly keep beating Darkness until she was black and blue, right?

"..."

"Take a break, Darkness. You've done really well."

Just in terms of performance, she was definitely stronger than Yumiko. She had extraordinary abilities and was blushing deeply, her eyes a little unfocused.

Shirakawa helped Darkness pick up her skirt and covered her with it, then turned his attention to the Dimensional Chat Group.

[Normal High School Student checked in and received 17 points.]

[Ice Queen checked in and received 11 points.]

[Sakurajima Mai checked in and received 16 points.]

[Blue Ribbon checked in and received 9 points.]

As the check-ins wrapped up, the atmosphere started to get lively. Group members began sharing their current point tallies.

Sakurajima Mai: I finally saved up 50 points. Looks like I can redeem a 7-day world teleport anchor. Any recommended worlds to visit?

Future Holy Sword Wielder: I still don't recommend coming to my world. I've uploaded the Holy Sword Awakening Guide in the group files, if you want to become a holy sword wielder.

Future Holy Sword Wielder: Just follow the instructions and give it a try.

Blue Ribbon: Sakurajima Mai, you're an ordinary high school student, right? Want to come to my world and become a member of Hestia's familia?

Blue Ribbon: I'll help you awaken your abilities.

Mistress of the Butterfly Estate: I feel like Aqua's world isn't bad either. It has that adventurous vibe… overall, very friendly.

Mistress of the Butterfly Estate: It might be perfect for a newcomer?

Aqua: If you come to my world, I can cover your Adventurer Certification fees. But if you're going to Hestia's world...

Aqua: It's really dangerous, okay~

Blue Ribbon: Then don't blame me if I don't hold back, Shirakawa. Still not considering becoming my first familia member?

Blue Ribbon: I'll give you all the love and care you deserve!

Normal High School Student: It's probably happening in the next day or two. I've saved enough points, and I'm actually kind of interested in your world, Blue Ribbon.

Unexpectedly, the topic had turned to him. Since Hestia extended the invitation, it was the perfect chance to head to Danmachi.

A skill that could update status attributes.

Overall, pretty useful.

Aqua: ???

Aqua: Shirakawa, didn't we agree to form a party and defeat the Demon King? If you think defeating the Demon King isn't rewarding enough...

Aqua: Do you want me, as your goddess, to give you a chance to pursue me?

Blue Ribbon: Hehe, wouldn't it be faster if I just pursued Shirakawa?

...

Shirakawa stopped paying attention to the chat. Either way, he had to go to the Danmachi world. Creating a familia as a god.

There were many people who could become his chosen ones.

With the chat group's information shielding in place...

He didn't have to worry about being discovered by the other gods. Even if he was, there was nothing they could do. Using divine powers in the lower world would get them forcibly returned to the heavens.

Once he had 10 "Chosen of Pleasure" members, a new profession would unlock. In Danmachi, many adventurers wanted to join familias and get blessings.

And there was no limit to how many chosen he could have.

For every extra chosen one, his stats increased by 10%. Anything that improved his power, Shirakawa was more than happy to do.

To grow stronger, heading to Orario was key!

"How are you feeling?"

He looked at Darkness, who had straightened her clothes and returned to normal—except for her blushing face.

After all, she was one of the Pleasure God's chosen from the Konosuba world.

Looking at the noble lady in front of him, Shirakawa knew he couldn't just let her go home alone. He had to escort her back.

"..."

She still hadn't recovered from the intense fight. Her body was exhausted and sore from the strain, and she winced slightly.

Facing Shirakawa's gaze, Darkness avoided his eyes a little.

But deep down, she was actually kind of looking forward to it. Even though she was a crusader who could no longer fight, now she had to face the whims of a powerful god.

"No matter what, I won't give in!"

"..."

But.

When she saw Shirakawa lift her skirt, the dual stimulation of body and mind made her shudder.

But the scenario she'd imagined didn't happen.

He somehow pulled out a black marker and slowly drew a symbol on the inside of her thigh, then lowered her skirt.

She couldn't help but look down.

It was a black dash.

"This is your mark of defeat. Work hard to get stronger, Darkness. Once those marks add up into a tally..."

"I'll give you the most severe punishment!"

It was a way to motivate Darkness to improve, though Shirakawa did enjoy this a little too much. After handling the aftermath,

When it came to his women,

Even if one of them was a masochistic pervert, Shirakawa was still willing to treat her gently. He changed the subject lightly. "Where do you live?"

"It's pretty late. I'll walk you back."

"Ah..."

That sudden tenderness hit Darkness hard. Her blue eyes gazed intently at Shirakawa.

If his flaws just happened to match her preferences...

For a brief moment,

She felt her heart skip a beat. Maybe Shirakawa was actually a really gentle guy. She felt shy about her emotions.

She nodded lightly. "Thank you, Shirakawa."

"I'd be worried if you went home alone this late."

It was rare for her to act like this. Shirakawa casually waved it off, grabbed her calloused hand from long training, and tried to walk.

But she didn't budge.

He turned, puzzled, and saw Darkness standing still. Her shy expression vanished, replaced by...

A look of anticipation deep in her eyes.

"Um..."

"I have a question. Just how severe is the most severe punishment? Don't get the wrong idea—this is to warn myself."

"Then why do you look like you're really looking forward to it?"

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Leaving the Konosuba world and carrying a magical device bought from the adventurer's guild, Shirakawa returned to the real world around dawn.

Miura Yumiko, living alone at home.

If nothing unexpected happened, she was probably planning to move in with him soon. As he opened the door and was heading to the bathroom to wash up,

He noticed the blonde girl already standing at the bedroom door, awakened by the noise.

"Why are you awake?"

"Maybe... it's because I became a esper. Not only is my body stronger now, but my senses are also sharper."

She didn't ask what Shirakawa had been up to.

Instead, she handed him a glass of water and said with a hint of excitement,

"My spiritual awareness is still there."

"But those evil spirits don't even dare get close to me anymore. It feels so good not having to worry about being attacked."

She started sharing what had happened at school.

If Shirakawa wasn't heading to wash up, she'd probably have dragged him to the balcony to look at the moon. Sleeping could wait.

She was enjoying their time alone.

Though she hadn't realized it herself yet, this was what being in love felt like.

"If you have something to say, you can say it while we wash up."

Faced with Shirakawa's invitation, Yumiko hesitated for a moment, then pulled a bathrobe from her closet and followed.

She had a good idea of what was going to happen next.

Nervous, but also kind of excited.

"That girl Yukinoshita who treated you coldly the other day... for some reason, she showed up in our class today. Looked like she was looking for you."

"But I gave her a piece of my mind and sent her packing."

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"Hiss!"

"Not there!"

After getting a basic grasp of what happened at school, Shirakawa could guess why Yukinoshita Yukino suddenly sought him out—even with his eyes closed.

Suddenly awakening spiritual perception.

Desperately wanting to deal with ghosts, but realizing he never went to the Classics Club. After a busy half-day and a quick wash-up—

He helped Miura Yumiko out of the bathroom.

Their destination wasn't the bedroom, but the living room, where a magic device resembling a globe—but clearly far more complex—sat on the table. It had been purchased from the world of Konosuba.

"This is a magical apparatus I bought from another world," Shirakawa said casually, pointing at the device and explaining to Miura Yumiko.

"Its function is to evaluate physical attributes and let you choose a class to become a real adventurer."

"Adventurer class?"

"Like in light novels or anime. You choose a class and gain relevant skills. Even if you encounter evil spirits—"

"You'll have ways to deal with them."

"Oh."

Recalling what Shirakawa said last night, Miura Yumiko hadn't expected him to make it happen so quickly. She could picture him actively looking for this.

A ripple stirred in her heart.

With a gentle smile—no longer her usual cold queen demeanor—she said seriously, "Please, Shirakawa-kun... help me evaluate my stats!"